Rape
and other types of sexual assault, whether by a stranger or by an
acquaintance, whether against women or men, are violations of the law and
the policy of the Glendale Community College District.Sexual assault includes, but is not
limited to rape, sexual battery, or the threat of sexual assault.

The
Glendale Community College District is committed to providing students
with the resources necessary to deal/cope with a sexual assault. While the
District strongly advises a survivor to press criminal charges when
assaulted, it recognizes that the survivor of a sexual assault may or may
not want to take such action. The District will address the needs of the
sexual assault survivor by providing a consistent, caring, and timely
response when sexual assault occurs within the campus community1.Referrals for treatment will be made and
ongoing support will be offered to survivors in accordance with the Jeanne
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
and the Campus Sexual Assault Bill of Rights. (Higher Education Amendment
of 1998, 34 CFR Part 668; Public Law 105-244.)

3. When a sexual assault is
reported to any staff member, faculty, or administrator; that person is
responsible for providing the survivor with information, potential courses of
action and available resources. The confidentiality of the survivor is paramount,
and his/her name will only be released with his/her consent. There are legal
exceptions to the confidentially issue (e.g., parents of a minor must be
informed, legal subpoena requires that documents be sent to the court).

B.Steps to be followed by a District employee with
the survivor of a sexual assault.

Inform
the survivor that the District is committed to the survivor’s safety and
health, therefore, it is recommended that s/he talk to someone in Campus
Police/Health Center.

a.If the survivor agrees to talk to someone in the
Campus Police Office or HealthCenter, escort them to
the appropriate office.

b.If the survivor does not wish to talk to anyone
in the Campus Police Office or Health Center, the District employee must inform
the survivor that:

i.the employee must report the incidents (not the
names of those involved) to Campus Police in order to protect the campus
community.

ii.it is recommended that the survivor seek medical
care for injuries, trauma, evaluation and treatment of STDs. Instruct the
survivor to AVOID showering, changing clothes, urinating, cleaning teeth, or
drinking until medical care can be provided. Huntington Memorial is the only
facility in the area available to conduct forensic sexual assault evaluations.
Inform the survivor that hospital personnel will be required to contact local
law enforcement agencies regarding the assault. If the survivor is willing to
go to the hospital, the staff member who was informed of the assault, Campus
Police, or a college administrator will assist with transportation
arrangements.

iii.there are resources available and assist the
survivor in accessing those resources.

iv.written information regarding community
resources, including medical facilities, are posted in the HealthCenter,
in campus lavatories, and on the bulletin board outside CampusCenter.
Individual copies of the resource list are available in the HealthCenter
and can be taken without talking to anyone.

If the
survivor chooses to talk to Campus Police/Health Center, s/he will be
asked if they choose to press criminal charges. The District strongly
encourages the survivor to press charges or file a formal complaint
against the alleged perpetrator, but understands that the survivor is
under no obligation to do so.

ii.ensure that the survivor is given appropriate
protection while on campus, including protection from retaliation for the
complaint, if necessary.Such protection
may include placing appropriate restrictions on the accused.

iii.ask the survivor to provide a detailed written
statement of the assault and the surrounding events.

vi.provide the survivor with resources and
referrals available both within the District and the community.

b.If the survivor chooses
to NOT press charges or file a complaint, Campus Police Officers (not the
cadets) will:

i.assess the potential for continuing threat.

ii.ensure that the survivor is given appropriate
protection while on campus, including protection from retaliation for the
complaint, if necessary.Such protection
may include placing appropriate restrictions on the accused.

iii.ask the survivor to provide a detailed written
statement of the assault and the surrounding events.

iv.discuss the confidentiality of the reporting
process. Ask the survivor if his/her identity is to be kept confidential.

v.encourage the survivor to go to Huntington
Memorial Hospital Emergency Department for medical evaluation and treatment.

vi.provide the survivor with resources and referrals
available both within the District and the community.

C.Steps to be followed by District administration
following the report of a sexual assault. Campus Police will:

Ensure
that the name/identity of the survivor is kept confidential upon request
of the survivor or per Section 293 of the Penal Code and Section 6254 (f)
of the Government Code. To protect the privacy of the individuals
involved, the District will not release names without the consent of those
involved unless the release is essential to the health and safety of the
survivor, or the campus community, or to otherwise fulfill the legal
obligations of the college.

Notify
the Dean of Student Affairs of the incident. The Dean will participate in
the investigation of the assault to:

a.determine if the alleged perpetrator is a student and
whether disciplinary action is to be taken.

b.provide assistance to the survivor in relation
to college related activities including, but not limited to assisting the
student with changing classes, working with instructors for “make up”
assignments or tests, working with other college services on behalf of the
student.

c.develop language for a bulletin regarding the
assault for distribution to the campus community.

d.will provide directly to the survivor
information about the existence of criminal prosecution, civil prosecution, and
the District’s disciplinary process (if the alleged perpetrator is a GlendaleCommunity College student), and the
availability of counseling.

Notify
the Superintendent/President. The Superintendent/President will:

a.take appropriate action if anyone associated
with the matter poses a continuing threat.

b.direct the Public Relations Officer to work with
the Dean of Student Affairs and Campus Police to develop and distribute
bulletins about the incident.

c.notify appropriate members of the Executive
Committee (or College Administration) of the sexual assault.

d.initiate the notification of the campus
community of the sexual assault.

D.When the Alleged Perpetrator is a student, the
Dean of Student Affairs will:

Assist
Campus Police/Law Enforcement with the investigation, where appropriate.

Conduct
a campus investigation that will proceed independently from any legal
proceedings that may take place in accordance with Board Policy and
Administrative Regulations 5420 (Standards of Student Conduct, Procedural
Guidelines, and Disciplinary Action).

Consult
with District legal counsel and make decisions in a timely manner
regarding the charges and the appropriate consequences, including
discipline or expulsion for the accused as outlined in Board Policy and
Administrative Regulation 5420.

Inform
the survivor and alleged perpetrator of the outcome of the investigation.

Adopted:11/7/94

Revised:3/3/00

1 Campus Community is defined as any building: a.) or
property owned or operated by the institution, b.) operated by another for
purpose of student use/support (e.g., Zebra Coffee), c.) owned by another and
used frequently by students (e.g., parking lots). 668.46